Donald Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger
While President Trump claims a peace deal with Iran is imminent, Iranian officials maintain that final conclusions have not yet been reached. Despite the diplomatic optimism, military tensions persist near the Strait of Hormuz, where recent skirmishes involving drones and tankers have occurred.
Why it matters
The discrepancy between U.S. claims of peace and ongoing military activity highlights the fragility of the current geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf.
Hopes grew on Friday (June 12, 2026) for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact.
The article balances the U.S. administration's optimistic claims with the more cautious stance of Iranian officials and reports of ongoing military friction.
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